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Week of 2-14-22
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February 16 Early Dismissal
Additional Calendar Note: There is no school on Monday, February 21.
Spirit Week Fun!
General Reminders
- Cellphones: Cellphones are expected to be kept powered off and out-of-sight during the school day. If at any point during the day, a parent/guardian needs to send a message to his/her/they child, the parent/guardian may call our main office at (630) 516-7600 and we will relay the message to the child.
- Headphones: Headphones are allowed in class, if approved by the teacher. Headphones should never be on during passing periods, lunch, or other times that are not specifically approved by a staff member.
Thank you for taking the time to review these expectations. We appreciate the continued partnership between home and school as we work together to create a successful learning environment for all students.
February 24 8th Grade & Sports/Clubs Picture Day
AM & PM Reminders
Colder weather and snowy days always result in more students traveling to and from school by vehicle versus walking or biking. We have appreciated the cooperation that so many families have shown this year in adhering to our arrival and drop-off procedures. Below are a few important reminders for families who are driving their children to and from school:
- Pull as far forward in the plaza lane, as possible, when dropping off your child. This may mean that your child is not dropped off nearest his/her/they entrance door. Pulling as far forward as possible allows a maximum amount of families the same access to the plaza drive and prevents any unnecessary backup issues on Jackson Street.
- Remain in one single file lane at all times. We promise to move you through the plaza lane as quickly as possible. This can only be accomplished with everyone's cooperation.
- Have your child ready to exit the vehicle quickly when you are in the designated drop-off zone.
- Turn left when exiting the drive. Right hand turns are not allowed at any time.
PM Reminders:
- Students cannot load vehicles on Jackson Street west of the plaza drive. Once in the car line west of the drive, vehicles are expected to stay in line and proceed through the plaza drive for the safety of all students/staff and vehicles traveling west on Jackson Street.
- Pull as far forward in the plaza lane, as possible, when picking up your child. This may mean that your child is not picked up nearest his/her/they exit door. Pulling as far forward as possible allows a maximum amount of families the same access to the plaza drive and prevents any unnecessary backup issues on Jackson Street.
Thank you for your cooperation and support in adhering to these procedures. When staff, students, and families follow arrival/dismissal procedures, we all work together to keep everyone safe. Safety is our number one priority during student arrival and dismissal, and it requires everyone’s attention and cooperation. As always, your patience, respect, and courtesy towards staff and other drivers is expected and appreciated.
2022-2023 Registration Information
Current families whose child will be attending Jackson next year will receive an email from District 45 outlining the steps for registering their child for the 2022-2023 school year on Wednesday, April 6. If you have multiple children in the district, you will receive a separate email for each child. If you do not receive the email, please reach out to our main office and we will confirm the contact information posted in PowerSchool. You may also want to check your junk/spam folders, as the email may have been routed to those locations.
If you know your child will not be returning to Jackson next year, please reach out to our main office to let us know. That will assist us with planning for student needs for the upcoming school year. Please contact the main office at (630) 516-7600 with any questions.
5Essentials Parent/Guardian Survey
Messages from the Jackson PTA
Committee Opportunities
Any parent is encouraged to join one of our committees. Stop in for a few minutes during our next PTA Zoom meeting or contact the PTA with questions. The following committees are available for interested parents: Book Fair, Box Tops/Amazon Smile, Spirit Wear, Giving Garden, Yearbook, 8th Grade, Math Contest, Fundraising, and the Jackson/Jefferson Collaboration Committee.
2021-2022 Jackson Yearbook
Now is your chance to purchase your child a lasting memory of the 2021-2022 school year. There's nothing else like a school yearbook! Secure your child the limited edition collection of Jackson's stories from the year. Click here to order this year's school yearbook. Sales will be open until May 6.
PTA Membership
Click here to sign up and join the Jackson Middle School PTA. Stay involved and receive information about upcoming PTA events.
Next PTA Meeting
Our next PTA meeting will be held virtually on March 17 at 6:30 p.m. Contact Laurie LoCoco at laurie4lou@yahoo.com with any questions or ideas. A link for the meeting will be available in MemberHub.
Water Bottle Reminder
Jackson Daily Announcements
PowerSchool Parent Portal
PowerSchool is a proactive communication tool parents/guardians can use to stay informed about their child’s academic and work habits progress in school. Please click on this PowerSchool Parent/Guardian Quick Guide link for more information about how to navigate the PowerSchool portal. There is a mobile app version of the PowerSchool Portal for families. The interface of the mobile app is slightly different from the web version. If you experience any difficulties accessing PowerSchool, please email Mrs. Aparicio, the Jackson secretary who oversees PowerSchool. Her email address is vaparicio@d45.org.
Attendance
A friendly reminder that it is the responsibility of a parent/guardian to contact Jackson in the event his/her child will be absent from school. Please plan to report your child’s absence, prior to 9:00 a.m., by calling our attendance line at 630-516-7368. Parents/guardians will leave a voicemail reporting their child’s absence. In the voicemail, please include the following information:
Child’s name and grade level
Date of absence
Reason for absence
Student absenteeism should be kept to the minimum; however, the School Board recognizes that some absences are unavoidable. The following are valid causes for a student's absence and will be considered “excused,” as specified in Section 26-2a of the Illinois School Code:
Illness
Observation of a religious holiday
Death in the immediate family
Family emergency
Other situations approved by the school principal